Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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